Evidence and Property Technician I/II

Duties

• The Evidence and Property Technician receives, identifies, preserves, classifies, tags and logs narcotics and other evidence and property;
• Releases and issues property and evidence to employees, victims or suspects according to guidelines, court orders and established department policies;
• Determines or receives unit-division supply needs and orders same to ensure a timely delivery to the requesting unit;
• Disposes of evidence no longer required to be kept as per unit policy or court order;
• Records dispositions of evidence and property into a computer terminal using appropriate barcodes;
• Answers phones and responds to inquiries from department personnel and the public;
• Participates in all office procedures;
• Performs related duties and responsibili­ties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Evidence and Property Technician I

• Experience: Six months of experience receiving, securing, storing and releasing property and evidence in the property room of a law enforcement agency highly desirable.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade, supplemented by training in evidence and property control or a related field.
• License: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Evidence and Property Technician II

• Experience: Two years of experience receiving, securing, storing and releasing property and evidence in the property room of a law enforcement agency.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in evidence and property control or a related field.
• License/Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

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